Decking My Walls

20092008

I’m hoping to get some stuff done this week, as work is very slow right now. For one, I want to get that last eight foot shelf put up in my office, so I can get around to reorganizing my library. I also need to make arrangements to frame a recently purchased print. I may have mentioned this before, but I bought a copy of Don Troiani’s New York’s Bravest, which depicts the 69th New York State Militia and the 11th New York Infantry re-capturing the colors of the former regiment at Bull Run. I’m not particularly fond of Troiani’s stuff: of the folks working in the ACW art arena these days I only really like Keith Rocco, and overall I find works from the late 19th & early 20th centuries far more appealing. But the subject matter is what sold me. Take a look (click on the picture for a larger image):

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17012011

Ryan(23:19:50) :

This is somewhat depicted in the diorama I made, involving the 11th, 69th and 14th NYSV. I think Don Troiani’s paintings on First Manassas are top notch. His is the only painting that depicts Jackson wearing his Mexican War hat at Bull Run, which I heard was more accurate then the kepi, but you would probably know that better than I.

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Hello! I’m Harry Smeltzer and welcome to Bull Runnings, where you'll find my digital history project on the First Battle of Bull Run which is organized under the Bull Run Resources section. I'll also post my thoughts on the processes behind the project and commentary on the campaign, but pretty much all things Civil War are fair game. You'll only find musings on my “real job” or my personal life when they relate to this project. My mother always told me "never discuss politics or religion in mixed company”, and that's sound advice where current events are concerned.

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